American Horror Story Leads 2012 Emmy Nominations

Well, this is a shocker: “American Horror Story” has tied “Mad Men” to lead the nominees for 2012 Emmys with 17 nominations each. It did so in the category of “Miniseries or Movie” rather than “Drama Series”, but we’ll take it. Read on to learn what other genre shows are in the running – yes, “The Walking Dead” makes an appearance!

For the full rundown of all the talented nominees, visit the official Emmys website, and be sure to watch the live broadcast of the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards on ABC on Sunday, September 23rd, at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT.

Outstanding Drama Series
“Game Of Thrones” • HBO • Bighead, Littlehead, Generator Productions, Television 360, and Grok Television in association with HBO Entertainment

“Sherlock: A Scandal In Belgravia (Masterpiece)” • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC / Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Connie Britton as Vivien Harmon
“American Horror Story” • FX Networks • Twentieth Century Fox Television

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie
Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes
“Sherlock: A Scandal In Belgravia (Masterpiece)” • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC / Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece

Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson
“Sherlock: A Scandal In Belgravia (Masterpiece)” • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC / Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece

Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special
“Sherlock: A Scandal In Belgravia (Masterpiece)” • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC / Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece
Paul McGuigan, Director

Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
“Sherlock: A Scandal In Belgravia (Masterpiece)” • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC / Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece
Steven Moffat, Written by

Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
“Game Of Thrones” • HBO • Bighead, Littlehead, Generator Productions, Television 360, and Grok Television in association with HBO Entertainment
Nina Gold, Casting By
Robert Sterne, Casting By

Outstanding Casting For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
“American Horror Story” • FX Networks • Twentieth Century Fox Television
Robert Ulrich, Casting By
Eric Dawson, Casting By

Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
“Game Of Thrones” • The Old Gods And The New • HBO • Bighead, Littlehead, Generator Productions, Television 360, and Grok Television in association with HBO Entertainment
Paul Engelen, Department Head Makeup Artist
Melissa Lackersteen, Makeup Artist

Outstanding Music Composition For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special (Original Dramatic Score)
“Sherlock: A Scandal In Belgravia (Masterpiece)” • PBS • Hartswood West for BBC / Cymru Wales in co-production with Masterpiece
David Arnold, Music
Michael Price, Music